Physical Therapist PT Home Health
Location: Tiverton, RI
Job Type: Full-time
Company: Elara Caring
Category: Physical Therapist
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Responsibilities:
- Promotes Elara Carings philosophy, mission statement, and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
- Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists to adjust care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on assessments and incorporates family participation when appropriate.
- Conducts therapy within established standards of care and leads support staff to achieve patients functional goals.
- Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans, maintaining current prescriptions and signatures.
- Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote physical therapy within the community.
Requirements:
- Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved physical therapy program.
- Current, unrestricted PT license valid for the state of work.
- Minimum one (1) year of experience in a healthcare facility.
- Ability and willingness to travel within the assigned coverage area (up to 50%).
- Valid drivers license, dependable vehicle, and current auto insurance.
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including patient handling and equipment movement.